Immigration Law Attorney
Immigration Protection for Victims of Crime and Human Trafficking
Services We Provide:
9 Million+
Naturalized U.S. Citizens Since 2000
Victims of certain serious crimes and human trafficking may qualify for immigration protection that allows them to remain in the United States, obtain work authorization, and eventually apply for a green card. These humanitarian programs are designed to encourage victims to report crimes and cooperate with law enforcement without fear of deportation.
The U visa may be available to victims of qualifying crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, felonious assault, robbery, kidnapping, and other serious offenses who suffered substantial physical or mental abuse and were helpful to law enforcement. The T visa may be available to victims of severe forms of labor or sex trafficking.
At Ask Quintanilla Law, we help crime victims and trafficking survivors navigate these highly sensitive cases with compassion and confidentiality. We assist in gathering supporting evidence, obtaining law enforcement certifications when required, preparing waiver applications, and guiding clients through every stage of the process.
Eligibility and Benefits of U Visas and T Visas
Potential benefits include:
We provide compassionate, confidential representation and carefully prepare each case to maximize the likelihood of approval.
Yes. Approved applicants may become eligible for employment authorization.
Yes. Certain qualifying relatives may be eligible depending on the applicant’s age and circumstances.
A U visa is generally for victims of qualifying crimes, while a T visa is designed for victims of severe forms of human trafficking.
In many U visa cases, a law enforcement certification is required to confirm that the victim was helpful in the investigation or prosecution.
Qualifying crimes may include domestic violence, sexual assault, robbery, felonious assault, stalking, kidnapping, and other listed offenses.
